Sequence Health to Open in Cullman, Incubating at WSCC

HANCEVILLE, Ala.—CEO John Richmond announced Wednesday that Sequence Health will expand into Alabama with a new medical contact center in Cullman. The announcement was made at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, which is providing incubator space for the company to get up and running while a more permanent 15,000 foot facility is constructed in Cullman’s Industrial Park III on County Road 222.
Wallace State received a $30,000 innovation fund grant from the Alabama Community College System to equip and train personnel in the incubator.  Without the support from Wallace State, the company would not have been able to locate in Cullman.
“We are delighted to have played a small role in your decision to locate here,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics. “Diversification of our job base is important to our community. We promise that you will have no trouble finding qualified employees in our students.”
Company officials said Sequence Health anticipates hiring 128 employees over the next five years. The jobs will span nursing, patient navigator, and management positions.  The contact center will provide best-in-class patient care by triaging symptoms, managing prescriptions, scheduling appointments, and verifying insurance coverage onbehalf of hospitals and physician practices located across the country.
“We evaluated several potential locations across the Southeast, but after careful consideration concluded that Cullman was the right fit for our organization,” said Richmond. “Throughout the search process, we were impressed by the caliber of the Cullman city leaders and the quality and passion of the people that live in this community.  They made it an easy decision, and we are thrilled to put down some roots in this wonderful community.”
He went on to thank the State of Alabama, Department of Commerce, Wallace State, Tennessee Valley Authority for assisting with relocation and training, Cullman Economic Development, and the Cullman Industrial Development Board, among others.
Sen. Paul Bussman, in his remarks, assured Richmond that in Cullman he would find a workforce second to none. “Our goal is to make every business successful. We want to keep you here, and see you expand as quickly as possible.”
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Sequence Health is a performance-optimizing health care technology and services company focused on helping bridge the communication, education and participation gaps between patients and health care providers. Founded in 2004, Sequence Health has grown into one of the leading providers of patient engagement solutions for the healthcare industry.
“We are passionate about simplifying and streamlining every patient’s healthcare journey, and we are confident that together with the fine people of Cullman we will achieve our goal of building the best boutique medical contact center in the country,” said Richmond.
A target date of August 1, 2017, has been set for building completion at the Industrial Park.
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John Richmond, CEO of Sequence Health, introduces his company to the Cullman community. Sequence Health expects to add 128 jobs to the local economy.
John Richmond, CEO of Sequence Health, introduces his company to the Cullman community. Sequence Health expects to add 128 jobs to the local economy.

 
Ted Clem, Director of Business Development at the Alabama Department of Commerce, presents the Great Seal of the State of Alabama to John Richmond, CEO of Sequence Health
Ted Clem, Director of Business Development at the Alabama Department of Commerce, presents the Great Seal of the State of Alabama to John Richmond, CEO of Sequence Health.

 
Sen. Paul Bussman addresses the audience gathered for the Sequence Health industry announcement.
Sen. Paul Bussman addresses the audience gathered for the Sequence Health industry announcement.

 
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail
Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail

 
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics

 
Representatives from Cullman, Hanceville, the Alabama Community College System, and the State of Alabama gather to welcome Sequence Health to Cullman during an industry announcement at Wallace State on Wednesday.
Representatives from Cullman, Hanceville, the Alabama Community College System, and the State of Alabama gather to welcome Sequence Health to Cullman during an industry announcement at Wallace State on Wednesday.

 
 
Kristen Holmes
Director, WSCC Communications & Marketing,
and Administrator, The Evelyn Burrow Museum
Wallace State Community College
801 Main Street NW, Hanceville AL 35077
256.352.8118 office
256.339.2519 cell
kristen.holmes@wallacestate.edu